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Wales rally This Sep
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I'm no expert with rallying as I'm a basic amateur but it's my pride & joy!-
I tend to use manual set-up as the conditions can be quite tricky.
Not sure if you need as long as a 400 though.
It's good to mix it up - so a variety of panning, high freeze shots, low shots etc
I tend to use manual set-up as the conditions can be quite tricky.
Not sure if you need as long as a 400 though.
It's good to mix it up - so a variety of panning, high freeze shots, low shots etc
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NatMoore said:Might see you there! I'm covering the Sweet Lamb Stage for the Sweet Lamb Rally ComplexBut I shall be using my 40D (hopefully/maybe a 7D) and my 100-400L.
May have too arrange meeting up, 1st time for me so could do with a guide lol
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Yeah, defiantly! I'm not the most experienced but we could probably learn from each other
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the 100-400 will be perfect. This is a very busy event and you might not be able to get as close to the action as some other events.
Take plenty of memory cards and spare batteries, and waterproofs for both you and the camera.
And as always, make sure you have a protective filter on your lens.
Technique tips; focussing on AI servo, continous shooting and use Tv mode. You want a shutter speed to freeze the main body of the car, but allow some motion of the wheels to give a sense of speed
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NatMoore said:Yeah, defiantly! I'm not the most experienced but we could probably learn from each other
What day/days are you going ?
Not sure how long too go for or the best places too go ?
Like I said, never been before so I'm sure too miss the best bits and places lol
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The Friday it's at Sweet Lamb so I'll be there
Never been to it before either so it'll be a learning curve for me too!
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I take a lot of photos at through the Scottish Rally championship and am still learning. Sometimes think my shots I get are more luck though but people seem to like them. I tend to use a 18-55mm and a 70-300mm, Mostly tend to use the bigger one so the 100-400mm would be spot on. Only other advice I can give is expect the unexpected , Don't stand on outsides of bends or close to a jump as I have seen even the experienced drivers lose control on the likes of these. Make sure you have room to make a fast exit if the situation arises so you don't get hit. Chamoix cloth (think thats how you spell it) is also great for covering your camera with to keep sand out of it just remove it and shake and away you go also keeps water off . Enjoy the rally
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Shoot in manual, you'll need to ramp the ISO up quite often, it can be very gloomy. You'll be mostly around the 100-200mm region in my experience (I go every year). Take a wider lens too, some of the corners can put you quite close to the action where even the 100 end will be too long.
Non photography tips; arrive the evening before, by 4am the entrances to the stages are parked up and you'll end up with a long yomp to get on stage. The atmosphere in the evenings is great fun, sleep in the car rather than in a tent, often there is no-where to pitch a tent. Bring wet weather gear, it can be ghastly up there, although the dates this year will place it a bit better than the usual November / December timing. Take wellies or walking boots, the paths can get really torn up, particularly if its raining, which it usually is. Bring some drinks and snacks with you, the queues for the overpriced grot vans can get big between stage running.
As Callum says make sure you're safe, listen to the marshalls, they WILL stop the stage if people don't move when told.
I hope this helps and enjoy.
Non photography tips; arrive the evening before, by 4am the entrances to the stages are parked up and you'll end up with a long yomp to get on stage. The atmosphere in the evenings is great fun, sleep in the car rather than in a tent, often there is no-where to pitch a tent. Bring wet weather gear, it can be ghastly up there, although the dates this year will place it a bit better than the usual November / December timing. Take wellies or walking boots, the paths can get really torn up, particularly if its raining, which it usually is. Bring some drinks and snacks with you, the queues for the overpriced grot vans can get big between stage running.
As Callum says make sure you're safe, listen to the marshalls, they WILL stop the stage if people don't move when told.
I hope this helps and enjoy.
I sit on both sides of the fence here as a registered marshal and an amateur photter.
From the organiser side I would add be aware rally cars throw stones (I've lost a car windscreen as a result and I've seen some bad damage to other cars as well as one person in hospital with a badly cut face). Please do obey marshals instructions and also be aware rally cars will go in strange directions at times.
Photting - well I'm only just getting into that side properly, I find that I tend to shoot around the 150 length area most of the time but I know some who go as short as 50
I value my limbs a bit more than that and I'm no longer as quick on my feet as I used to be. I also make sure that I leave a bit of 'crop' space. Panning technique is also important depending on where you set up camp.
As already suggested lighting will be variable but not as bad as the traditional November date. It can get surprisingly gloomy under the trees.
Overall though enjoy yourself and stay safe. I look forward to seeing your efforts on here.
From the organiser side I would add be aware rally cars throw stones (I've lost a car windscreen as a result and I've seen some bad damage to other cars as well as one person in hospital with a badly cut face). Please do obey marshals instructions and also be aware rally cars will go in strange directions at times.
Photting - well I'm only just getting into that side properly, I find that I tend to shoot around the 150 length area most of the time but I know some who go as short as 50
I value my limbs a bit more than that and I'm no longer as quick on my feet as I used to be. I also make sure that I leave a bit of 'crop' space. Panning technique is also important depending on where you set up camp. As already suggested lighting will be variable but not as bad as the traditional November date. It can get surprisingly gloomy under the trees.
Overall though enjoy yourself and stay safe. I look forward to seeing your efforts on here.
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If you don't have Media accreditation (i.e. a full tabard) I'd avoid Sweet Lamb. Yes there's plenty of jumps, watersplashes etc, but without accreditation you won't be able to get close enough to shoot any decent angles.
Even with partial accreditation last year which afforded limited access to the Media locations, I was only able to get shots from distance at a minimum of 200mm.
Personally, I would only shoot in Manual if lighting conditions stay pretty constant throughout the day.
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Even with partial accreditation last year which afforded limited access to the Media locations, I was only able to get shots from distance at a minimum of 200mm.
Personally, I would only shoot in Manual if lighting conditions stay pretty constant throughout the day.
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